Cold Weather Rule

As of March 1, 2016 Wheatland has adopted the following Cold Weather Accommodation policy for residential members.

All delinquent accounts are subject to disconnection when temperatures exceed 35 degrees for a 48 hour period during the cold weather period unless a member requests a cold weather accommodation.

In order for a member to retain electric service when temps are above 35 degrees during the cold weather period (Nov. 15-Mar. 15), they must comply with the following cold weather accommodation provisions:

Inform Wheatland of their inability to pay their account in full,

Pay ½ of each current bill during the cold weather period,

Have a zero balance due at the inception of the cold weather period,

Apply for federal, state or local funds for which the member may be eligible for,

Agree to make an arrearage payment plan at the conclusion of the cold weather period.

Complete and sign a Cold Weather Accommodation agreement in any Wheatland district office.

Members who do not adhere to the Cold Weather Accommodation rules are not eligible for payment arrangements at the conclusion of the cold weather period. Their entire outstanding balance is due and payable prior to reconnection if service is disconnected after March 15th.

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